Serious Collision on U.S. 71 Injures One
KANSAS CITY, MO — A serious collision on U.S. 71 occurred Monday afternoon, resulting in one individual hospitalized with severe injuries.
At approximately 2:41 p.m., a multi-vehicle accident involving three cars took place on the northbound lanes of U.S. 71 near the 63rd Street exit. According to authorities, a 63-year-old woman was critically injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Emergency response units from the KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT and KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT were on the scene to assist with medical aid and traffic control. Witnesses reported the crash caused significant traffic delays, leading to lane closures on the northbound side.
Tow services were summoned to clear the wreckage, and the roadway was expected to remain partially closed for several hours as investigators from the KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT assessed the accident.
Authorities have not released further details about the condition of the injured woman or the circumstances surrounding the crash. The investigation is ongoing.